Mouth Guards in Houston, TX

Playing sports is a healthy and important aspect in the lives of many patients, from young children to older adults. While it is fun to engage in physical activity, it is also important to protect the health of your smile when you do so. Our team of dentists at Made Ya Smile Dental recommends wearing an athletic mouth guard when playing sports, whether it is a contact or non-contact activity. Sports, like basketball, football, boxing, wrestling, baseball, and hockey, all increase the risk of injury or trauma to your teeth, gums, and jawbone. Even weight lifting and jogging can increase strain on your bite and jaw joints. Custom mouth guards are made to fit your mouth comfortably and effectively minimize the risk of injury to your smile. If you and your family love to play sports, contact our Houston, TX family dental practice today for a personalized mouth guard consultation.

Custom athletic mouth guards can significantly decrease the risk of oral injury, especially in sports where physical contact is frequently made. Mouth guards are designed to fit comfortably in the mouth between the upper and lower arches and effectively cover the teeth and gums. These appliances are made of high-quality materials and are often longer-lasting than the boil-and-bite varieties found at sporting goods stores.

If you or your child wears braces or has fillings, veneers, crowns, or other restorations, a mouth guard can be extremely beneficial in both minimizing harm to the teeth and tissues while also protecting the integrity of your dental restorations. Blunt force trauma to the face during sports can cause serious damage to your smile if left unprotected. Custom mouth protectors for sports are created for each individual patient for a secure and comfortable fit. These appliances are helpful when playing any type of sport in which passive or active injury to the mouth could occur, such as football, martial arts, wrestling, lacrosse, hockey, basketball, baseball, boxing, track and field, weight lifting, and even yoga.

During your mouth guard consultation, our dentists will evaluate your teeth and jaw and determine the best type of guard for your needs. We will then take impressions of your upper and lower arches and make models of your mouth, which our lab will use to create your custom mouth guard. Made of durable and top-quality materials, your custom mouth guard can be personalized in a color of your choice. Once your guard has been fabricated and arrives back in our office, we will schedule you to come back to try it for a comfortable fit. We will also provide instructions on how to store, clean, and maintain your custom athletic guard.

Wearing your mouth guard whenever you engage in sports is important to protect the health and appearance of your smile. We see many oral injuries that occur to the teeth and gums when mouth guards are not worn. Our team encourages you to wear it anytime your teeth and gums need protection or are at risk of being harmed. With proper care, your mouth guard can last for many years. Cleaning it after each use and storing it properly will help ensure it is there to protect your smile when you need it. Please bring your mouth guard to your routine cleaning and dental exam visits so that our dentists can continually check its fit and condition. If a new guard is needed, or if your child has outgrown the guard they have been using, we can take impressions for creating a new appliance.

Our dentists will review your mouth guard options during your initial consultation. In some cases, dental insurance may provide coverage. Our team will contact your provider to review your benefits. However, if you are not using insurance or paying out-of-pocket for your mouth guard, we are happy to discuss our convenient payment methods. Made Ya Smile Dental also accepts third-party financing through low-interest CareCredit® plans.

Give your smile the protection it needs when engaging in contact or non-contact sports. Custom mouth guards let you focus on the fun while minimizing the risk of injury to your teeth and gums. To learn more about custom mouth guards or to schedule your consultation visit, contact our friendly team at Made Ya Smile Dental in Houston, TX today.